Good morning. Karl Stefanovic is expected to be about to leave (or asked to leave) Channel Nine after the appearance on his podcast of British rightwing agitator Tommy Robinson.In Australian politics, two community independent MPs are launching a new political party – but other teals aren’t yet on board.Plus, it’s decision time for Tony Popovic, and should possum ever be on the menu?AustraliaAudience member takes over from ill keyboardist at Sydney La La Land concert – video
Piano man | When a pianist from the audience filled in at a La La Land in Concert performance in Sydney because of sudden illness it made global headlines. But two orchestra members say that’s not the full story.
Stefanovic strife | Nine Entertainment is expected to sever ties with Karl Stefanovic, Channel Nine’s highest-paid presenter, after the Today show co-host interviewed UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson.
Iran ‘threat’ | An Australian citizen working as a senior intelligence officer for Iran “orchestrated” a firebombing in Bondi, the country’s top spy has claimed, while a former Australian resident in Iraq allegedly directed the attack on a Melbourne synagogue.
Tax attack | The fund manager Geoff Wilson, a prominent public critic of the government’s tax changes, has deleted an AI-generated video he reposted from a rightwing nationalist account. Meanwhile, Greg Jericho notes in his column today that the reforms are already having an effect.
